Rishi Midha’s short fiction has appeared in Biblioasis Press’ Best Canadian Stories 2026, subTerrain, and The New Quarterly. He shares reflections on contemporary art and personal essays via his blog, welktober. His debut story collection, We Are Busy Being Alive, is forthcoming with Anvil Press in June 2026.
📷: Sarah Bodri
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
WE ARE BUSY BEING ALIVE
Selected for Biblioasis Best Canadian Stories 2026
Originally published in subTerrain, issue #97
IN THE WESTERN CITY
The New Quarterly, issue #170
Peter Hinchcliffe Short Fiction Award, Longlist
TOY GRENADES
subTerrain, issue #96
Lush Triumphant Fiction Contest, Winner
IN THE EASTERN CITY
subTerrain, issue #91
Lush Triumphant Fiction Contest, Runner-Up
STORIES FROM DRY LAND
The New Quarterly, issue #162